Meanwhile, Jasmine had made her way back to the Moore family mansion.<fn827c> This update is avable on find?novel</fn827c>


    As she drove, a rosy hue crept onto her cheeks, and her heart raced as memories of the daring kiss she shared with Charlie flooded her mind.


    To be honest, Jasmine wasn’t the type of woman who typically took the lead in romantic pursuits.


    She had attracted numerous admirers throughout her life, but none of them had ever captured her heart.


    In fact, she had never truly liked anyone until she met Charlie.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Even she was surprised at how quickly she fell for him and how it turned her world upside down.


    As the heiress of Aurous Hill’s most prominent family, the thought of that kiss bing public knowledge terrified her. She could easily be the subject of ridicule throughout the city.


    Society generally frowned upon a woman being so forward in expressing her affection.


    Moreover, she had given Charlie her first kiss, one that she had cherished for twenty-six years.


    Yet, Jasmine felt no regrets whatsoever.


    She resolved to show hermitment to Charlie through both time and tangible actions. She had promised to wait for him, and she would do so, no matter how long it took.


    Upon arriving at her home, Jasmine pulled into the driveway, where Oscar rushed over to her with a respectful greeting. “Miss, you’re back! Please park your car here; I’ll take it to the garage for you.”


    Jasmine replied, “It’s fine, Uncle Oscar. I can park it myself; please continue with your work.”


    Oscar insisted, “Oh no, Miss Moore, I can’t do that. You’re now the head of the Moore family, and we, the staff, are here to assist you in any way we can.”


    He then leaned in slightly and whispered, “By the way, Lord Moore is still waiting for you.”


    Jasmine was taken aback to hear that her grandfather was waiting. She quickly nodded, handed the keys to Oscar, grabbed her handbag, and hurried into the house.


    Inside, all the members of the Moore family were gathered in the living hall.


    Although Jasmine’s birthday banquet had concluded, no one dared to leave since Lord Moore had yet to announce the end of the gathering.


    Those who were more observant noted that Lord Moore was not seated in his usual position at the head of the table this time.


    Theyout of the Moore family’s formal living room resembled a corporate conference room, with a central main seat nked by eighteen chairs on each side.


    Typically, Lord Moore would upy the main seat, but on this asion, he chose to sit to the right of it.


    It was evident to everyone that he was saving the main seat for Jasmine.


    Reuben and his father, Theodore, sat across from Lord Moore, their expressions stern and unyielding.


    This evening felt like a waking nightmare for them, one they couldn’t escape and would never forget.


    Lord Moore was not only physically capable but also mentally astute. He possessed a strong sense of judgment and an unwavering ability to steer circumstances in his favor. If he was set on supporting Jasmine in her rise to power, there was little Reuben and Theodore could do to oppose him.


    In this scenario, the father and son found themselves powerless against Lord Moore’s decisions, no matter how much they disagreed.


    As long as he remained alive, Jasmine would have an unwavering ally by her side.